The Indian 10 coin is a former denomination of the Indian rupee. The 10 Paise coin equals 110 of a rupee. The last issue, minted in stainless steel, was first introduced into circulation in 1988.[1]

Ten paise
India
Value10 (110 ) Paise
Mass(1957-1967) 4.9
(1968-1971) 4.3
(1971-1982) 2.27
(1983-1993) 1.76
(1988-1998) 2
 g
Diameter((1957-1971) 0.905512
(1971-1982) 1.0200787
(1974-1982) 1.02362
(1983-1993) 0.90669291
(1988-1998) 0.629921
 in)
Thickness(1957-1971) 0.0669291
(1971-1982) 0.07559055
(1983-1993) 0.07637795
(1988-1998) 0.05944882
 in)
Edgesmooth
Shapescalloped(1957-1993)
round(1988-1998)
Compositioncupronickel(1957-1967)
nickel-brass(1968-1971)
aluminum(1971-1993)
stainless-steel(1988-1998)
Years of minting1957 (1957)–1998
Mint marksMumbai = ⧫
Mumbai Proof issues = B
Hyderabad = *
Noida = °
Kolkata = No mint-mark
CirculationDemonetised in 2011, See Indian 25-paise coin
Obverse
DesignState Emblem of India with country name.
Reverse
DesignFace value and year
Various 10 paisa coins.

References

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  1. ^ "Contemporary Coins". RBI.